Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services for Families in Howell, MI
Counseling Services for Children and Families, PLLC, has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 2025, offering outpatient clinical assessments and counseling services for individuals, children, and families. Our practice is built on a foundation of warmth, kindness, and non-judgmental support, creating a safe and private space for healing journeys. We specialize in addressing life challenges through evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care. Our team prioritizes individualized attention, mutual respect, and collaborative relationships, serving diverse populations across rural, suburban, and urban settings. We are committed to ongoing professional education and utilizing advanced technology to deliver high-quality care.Our services extend to mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, wellness planning, and care coordination with other healthcare providers. We advocate for humanity, champion human potential, and uphold values of equality, inclusion, and integrity. Our therapists hold specialized certifications in areas such as ADHD treatment, grief counseling, and addiction-informed care. We serve clients with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural identities, and neurodiverse needs, ensuring accessible care through telehealth options. Our mission is to improve health and well-being by setting community standards for comprehensive mental healthcare.
Services
Clinical Assessments
Telehealth Counseling
Care Coordination
Substance Use Treatment
Grief Counseling
Parenting Support
ADHD Management
Trauma Therapy
Wellness Planning
Crisis Intervention
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
- Our therapists hold 12+ clinical certifications in mental health specialties.
- We provide telehealth services for convenient access to care.
- We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and major Medicaid plans.
- Our team has experience working with diverse populations and complex needs.
Services
Clinical Assessments
Our comprehensive clinical assessments identify individual strengths and treatment needs through structured interviews and evidence-based tools. Therapists collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans addressing mental health conditions, life challenges, and wellness goals. The assessment process includes care coordination with physicians and specialists when needed.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure video and audio sessions provide accessible mental health care from any location. This service offers flexibility for busy professionals, rural clients, and those preferring home-based treatment. Telehealth maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions with added convenience and reduced exposure risks.
Substance Use Treatment
Specialized programs address substance use disorders through individual and group therapy. Certified counselors employ cognitive behavioral techniques, relapse prevention strategies, and 12-step program referrals. Treatment integrates co-occurring mental health condition management for comprehensive recovery support.
Trauma Therapy
Certified trauma professionals use EMDR, CBT, and somatic interventions to process traumatic experiences. Treatment focuses on building emotional regulation skills and restoring personal agency. Therapists create safe therapeutic environments for clients to address PTSD and complex trauma symptoms.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents managing children's mental health challenges includes behavior management techniques and communication strategies. Sessions strengthen family bonds while addressing educational needs, developmental disorders, and crisis prevention through practical skill-building exercises.
People
Kristen Ora
Clinical Social Worker
Kristen Ora, LMSW, CAADC, provides trauma-informed care with certifications in ADHD treatment, grief counseling, and dialectical behavior therapy. She specializes in helping clients develop wellness skills through strengths-based approaches, serving diverse populations across Michigan.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide clinical assessments, individual and family counseling, trauma therapy, substance use treatment, and wellness planning using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Medicare), Blue Care Network, Aetna (out-of-network), United Healthcare, and most Medicaid plans.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, secure video and phone sessions are available for clients preferring remote access to mental health services across Michigan.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 248-410-0182 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and discuss your treatment needs with our intake coordinator.
What crisis resources are available?
For emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest ER. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) offers 24/7 support for mental health crises.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, our therapists specialize in child and adolescent mental health, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma, and developmental challenges through age-appropriate interventions.
